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Small business optimism fell in February as uncertainty rose to its second-highest reading ever, according to data from the National Federation of Independent Business. NFIB executive director Holly Wade joins Wealth Host Brad Smith to discuss sentiment among small business owners. There are several important factors to consider when filing your taxes ahead of the April 15 deadline. Recent IRS dat...

Coinbase (COIN) shares are under pressure after the crypto trading company was not part of the S&P 500 (^GSPC) quarterly rebalancing. Instead, DoorDash (DASH), Williams-Sonoma (WSM), and TKO Group (TKO) are set to join the S&P 500 at the start of trading on Monday, March 24. Dollar General (DG) is set to report earnings on Thursday. The results will come after the retailer announced its Dolly Part...

Recent market volatility (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) is raising questions about the future of US economic growth, leading investors to reassess their portfolios. Zacks Investment Management client portfolio manager Brian Mulberry joins Wealth host Madison Mills to discuss these developments and their impact on investment strategies. Costco (COST) shares are trading lower after the company's fourth quarte...

Boeing (BA) CEO Kelly Ortberg warned of rising costs for the aviation manufacturer in relation to President Trump's latest tariff policies, according to Bloomberg. Apple (AAPL) recently unveiled updates to several popular products, including the iPad and iPad Air, MacBook Air, and Mac Studio. Sixty-five percent of first-time home sellers say they would have been willing to accept 20% less to avoid...

As equities have experienced an especially volatile period in recent few weeks, what does this for retirement investors who are staked in the stock market? As major retailers report earnings, Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma sits down with Madison Mills on Wealth to share three takeaways from the sector results: consumer demand is uncertain, shoppers are deals-driven, and tariffs are i...

S&P Global Ratings Global Chief Economist Paul Gruenwald joins the program to assess what President Trump's new tariffs could mean for the US economy and your wallet. Forrester Research Retail Analyst Sucharita Kodali comes on to react to Target's (TGT) fourth quarter earnings call. Find this and other episodes of Wealth at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/wealth/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan...

Wells Fargo Investment Institute global investment strategist Veronica Willis joins the program to talk about why the current market pullback (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) may be an opportunity for investors to adjust their investment portfolios. H&R Block Vice President of The Tax Institute Andy Phillips also comes on to address several of the biggest tax filing changes that Americans should know as they...

Mike Cagney — the founder and CEO of Figure Markets and former SoFi (SOFI) chief executive — sits down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi at the Bitcoin Investor Week conference to talk about how traditional finance principles are finding their way onto the blockchain. Russell Diez-Canseco, the CEO of egg producer Vital Farms (VITL), sits down with Brad Smith to talk the company's lat...

Yahoo Finance Data and Markets Editor Jared Blikre joins the show to discuss Nvidia's (NVDA) stock outlook. Fidelity Investments Vice President of Retirement Products Rita Assaf shares retirement planning strategies for those 65 and older. The Honest Company's (HNST) CEO Carla Vernón also joins the show to talk about the company's strong revenue performance amid proposed tariffs. Raina Moskowitz,...

Franklin Templeton head of US wealth management alternatives, Dave Donahoo, examines the role alternative investments play in investors' portfolios. National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) CEO Bill Darcy outlines the challenges facing the renovation market. Yahoo Finance’s Wealth helps you manage your financial life from retirement planning to preparing your taxes. Find this and other episodes...

As investors weigh market uncertainty, Hennion & Walsh chief investment officer Kevin Mahn warns of the risks of trying to time the market, saying it's an "exercise in futility." VLP Financial Advisors certified financial planner and financial adviser Andrew Fincher explains how "goals-based planning" can help you determine whether you're on track for retirement. Providence Financial & Insurance S...

Penn Mutual Asset Management portfolio manager George Cipolloni outlines which components investors should watch to make the best trade decisions amid economic and political uncertainty. As Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) threaten to cut federal jobs, the Yahoo Finance team examines ways to mitigate layoff anxiety. Yahoo Finance’s Wealth helps you mana...

Director of tax content at the National Association of Tax Professionals Tom O'Saben discusses why taxpayers should consider avoiding in-person IRS contact this tax season due to ongoing workforce changes. ZDNET artificial intelligence (AI) reporter Sabrina Ortiz compares the market's leading AI chatbots, including OpenAI's ChatGPT and Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) Gemini. Coldwell Banker residential b...

GLOBALT Investments senior portfolio manager Keith Buchanan joins the show to discuss political rhetoric's market impact (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC), while National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) CEO Jim Tobin shares his outlook on the US housing market. Following the retailer's fourth quarter earnings release, Yahoo Finance Reporter Brooke DiPalma breaks down her conversation with Walmart (WMT) CFO...

Fiverr (FVRR) CEO Micha Kaufman breaks down the freelance marketplace platform's earnings report and how the site is giving its sellers creative "superpowers" through the use of new AI tools. Prime Capital Financial deputy chief investment officer Will McGough highlights the importance of portfolio diversification for investors. Yahoo Finance Tech Editor Dan Howley outlines what you need to know a...

Gordon Law Partner Andrew Gordon communicates the best ways to save on your tax bill this year. Rate.com senior vice president of lending Jennifer Beeston also joins the program to relay the best tips for homebuyers. John and David Auten-Schneider — the hosts of Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously podcast — drop by the program to share four of their top budgeting strategies. Yahoo Finance’s W...

Retail sales saw a sharper-than-expected drop in January, but Forrester Research retail analyst Sucharita Kodali says the year-over-year figures tell a different story. This Valentine's Day, the Wealth team breaks down the cost of the holiday as cocoa (CC=F) prices hit a 50-year high. Empower vice president for Financial Insights, Vanessa Welch, outlines her tips for combining finances with a sign...

GLOBALT Investments senior portfolio manager Thomas Martin outlines what recently released earnings reports signal about the projected growth rate. Glassdoor Senior Economist Daniel Zhao breaks down what the decline in initial jobless claims for the week of Feb. 8 mean for the broader labor market. American Property Casualty Insurance Association vice president Bob Passmore shares three tips to he...

As Wednesday's trading day kicks into high gear following January's Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released this morning, Brad Smith tackles the biggest market stories and relays it back as to how they affect your personal finances on Wealth. Robert Powell, host of the Yahoo Finance Decoding Retirement podcast, outlines how to best plan for one's second half of retirement. HousingWire Lead analys...

NFJ Investment Group managing director and senior portfolio manager Burns McKinney sits down to talk about how investors should be reevaluating where to find value stocks. Edgewell Personal Care (EPC) — the parent company of Schick, Hawaiian Tropic, and Edge — COO Dan Sullivan joins the program to speak about the company's fiscal first quarter earnings results and the current consumer landscape. Y...

Schwab Wealth Advisory Director of Wealth Management Susan Hirshman provides guidance on the best approach for couples looking to combine finances. Yahoo Finance's lead banking editor, Casey Bond, explains why Certificates of Deposit (CD) investments might be an optimal strategy for savers. The latest jobs data came in significantly below economist expectations, with the US adding 143,000 jobs in...

Madison Mills joins the show to analyze Peloton's strong performance, Hilton's (HLT) mixed outlook, and Yum! Brands' (YUM) sales rebound. As Black History Month progresses, Brad Smith spotlights Junius George Groves, "the Potato King of the World" — an African American agricultural pioneer whose groundbreaking achievements continue to resonate in the farming industry today. Yahoo Finance's senior...

The private sector added 183,000 jobs in January, more than expected, according to the ADP. ADP chief economist,Nela Richardson breaks down the fresh labor market data. The Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) latest data shows a 4% decline in home purchase mortgage applications week-over-week in the final seven days of January. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Dani Romero explores this. Yahoo Financ...

Indeed hiring lab economist Cory Stahle addresses the latest hiring and quitting rates in relation to December's Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) results. Invesco portfolio manager of multi-asset strategies Ben Gutteridge joins the program to discuss how investors should be viewing equities (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) and the bond market (^TYX, ^TNX, ^FVX) amid uncertainties tied to the Tru...

With Wall Street talking about nothing but tariffs this morning, Wealth host Brad Smith covers what the Trump administration's import taxes could mean for your finances and the broader market (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC). After talks with Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum, the Trump administration will be delaying the proposed 25% tariff on Mexican imports by one month, now starting on March 1. Yahoo F...